Dumplings: types, review of models and features of choice

Dumpling - a simple and convenient device that can make life easier for the hostess. Not long ago it was possible to find it in every home, but after years this masterpiece of Soviet industry could be called practically an artifact. Today, hand-made metal molds for making dumplings have become popular again. On sale there are all new options for comfortable and ergonomic devices to quickly create the right amount of semi-finished products. In this variety, the choice is short and confused.

What should pay attention to the buyer? How to choose a dumpling for the house, taking into account the shape of its cells? Buying such a simple and convenient mechanical device or manual device for modeling will easily master the preparation of the mass of popular national dishes. Using a special form, you can create dumplings and dumplings with original fillings, cook diet and vegetarian ravioli.

Pelmenica or varennitsa is a device or a special rigid form that allows you to form semi-finished products of the desired size with well-fixed edges. The most common version of it looks like a lattice with cells of the desired shape, metal or plastic. Especially popular forms for sculpting dumplings were in Soviet times.

Today they are in demand again - manual molding ensures high product quality. A dumpling makes it possible to create any amount of culinary products without any extra effort and time.

Modern trading networks offer forms various size and configuration. You can find options for cooking small dumplings or large dumplings, ravioli with jagged edges. The variety of available versions also takes into account the different number of products in the batch. On average, one dumpling contains 40 cells, arranged by analogy with honeycombs. Mechanical models and electrical options suitable for a large family or restaurant cooking convenience food for subsequent cooking.

Another important feature is the type of construction. Manual dumplings of the modern type are designed primarily for rolling dough sheets with a rolling pin. But there are also “book” type models in which the components of the structure itself act as a press.

There is a fairly large number of different types of dumplings used in the home. Professional variety usually represented mechanical and electrical equipment options. If you need a large batch of products, this option is ideal. The dough is rolled in advance, then it is filled inside the unit, stuffing is put in a special compartment. At the start of the machine, the workpiece is formed; the output is full-fledged semi-finished products, ready for freezing or cooking.

Automatic Press Typewriter - Another kind of devices for working with dough, the manufacture of culinary products. With its help, you can create neat ravioli and noodles, to produce other types of home-made semi-finished products.The device has separate compartments for the filling and test, it is possible to choose the optimal mode of operation.

Forms for manual molding of ravioli most often represent round, oval, rectangular volumetric lattices with cells of a certain size. On sale there are both metal and plastic versions, more rare and expensive versions are made from hardened ceramic, chrome-plated metal. Heavy iron and cast iron versions are produced in Russia and the CIS countries.

Light aluminum dumpling is likely to be made in China. There are sets with a flexible silicone board and a special rolling pin, facilitating work with the dough.

• Rollers. The device, working as a manual meat grinder, captures layers of dough and filling, folds them into ready-made dumplings. It is quite convenient to use the device, but the amount of excess dough is higher than when using other types of dumplings. In addition, the filling is mixed with the outer shell, not allowing to re-roll and use the mass to create a new batch of product.

• Presses. They are available for both classic ravioli and ravioli. Semi-finished products are cut from the dough one by one, filled with filling, then the edge of the workpiece is pressed again by a press-piston. With the help of such a device you can achieve the formation of beautiful, decorative edges of the product. There are options in the form of a gun, allowing you to easily remove the finished product from the device.

• Lattices. The most common variant of the dumpling can be metal and plastic. The shape of the finished product varies from round to oval, depending on the size of the cells, the diameter is also different. The lattice base serves as a form for laying a sheet of rolled dough and filling. Forcing dumplings occurs using a rolling pin or the second part of the workpiece.

Several decades ago, dumplings were presented on the market mainly by massive cast-iron or steel products for manual cutting of semi-finished products. Today, there are many convenient and modern versions of such a kitchen accessory. Their appearance, quality, and some other features deserve the closest attention. After all, a good dumpling guarantees the achievement of the desired result in the kitchen.

Among the models of electrosleeples, intended for home use, are the following.

• Maracato Atlas Roller Combi Ravioli. Affordable high grade option. With a power of 200 W, the product demonstrates performance up to 12 kg per hour. Dumpling weighs about 10 kg, the package includes various nozzles, measuring spoons.

• Maracato Atlas 150 Roller Raviolini. Dumpling dumping dough with a width of 150 mm, thickness of layers from 0.6 to 4.8 mm. Parts of the device are made of anodized aluminum, resistant to oxidation, not giving the dough to stick. Included are additional nozzles designed for cooking Capellini, spaghetti, noodles.

Among this category of products are the following models:

• Tescoma Delicia - forms for ravioli with interchangeable nozzles, you can choose round, square, triangular options;

• Ikea drommar - bakeware, suitable for making dumplings of the original form, designed for children's audience.

Manual dumplings are the most diverse selection. On sale you can find the following models:

• IDEA - light plastic dumpling with 36 mm cells, works well with the dough;

• Tupperware "Hearts" - the original version for the holiday table, in everyday use is not very convenient;

• "Gulliver" - metal version with a cell size of about 37 mm, has a round shape, holds 61 semi-finished product immediately;

• Yelta - plastic form of increased capacity, 61 dumplings with a diameter of 25 mm can be molded at a time;

• Sagad - Polish forms for ravioli, in a set of 42 cells, are compatible with rolling.

When selecting the appropriate option, it is worth considering the desired performance of the model and the size of the cells. Classic Soviet dumplings can be bought on online auctions, websites ads. They are quite heavy, metal, have a cell diameter of 36 mm.

The basic rules for choosing dumplings for the house are quite simple. It is better not to save on quality, and pick up products from well-known manufacturers. Many companies offer their customers a set instead of a single form - with a silicone mat or board, a rolling pin for rolling dough. Plastic models should be made of flexible polymers that do not crack under load. Metal hand dumplings need to check for defects, curvature, protrusions.

Mechanical dumplings better to check when buying. When you move the handle should not be backlash, creaking. The flywheel rotating rollers should be easy and smooth. The quality of the metal also matters. The body must not have chipping and roughness.

When choosing an electropolischer, you should pay attention to the number of segments in the composition - it affects performance. A standard electrical appliance with a power of 200 watts can produce up to 14 kg of dumplings per hour. Suitable for a small production, private restaurant or a large family. In order for the product to remain as long as possible, You must purchase models in a sturdy case made of stainless steel or aluminum.

Nozzles in the product package usually have a standard cell size - from 3 to 3.5 cm. If you need to get larger or smaller semi-finished products, you should make sure that replaceable components are available. Finding an option adapted to a specific device can be quite difficult.

To cook the perfect dumplings at home, just use the manual device. But it is not enough just to purchase the necessary accessories. It is also necessary to take into account a number of tips that will allow to achieve excellent results with any recipe for dough and filling.

1. When dividing dough into layers, one part should be made one third less than the other. This will minimize production waste. A larger piece is rolled into the reservoir for the bottom. When forming the formation, its dimensions are chosen so that the edges protrude beyond the borders of the dumpling by 2 cm.
2. Sprinkle flour when rolling need only one side of the dough. The second should keep a light stickiness of the surface.
3. The very form for ravioli is also richly sprinkled with flour, paying particular attention to the grooves and edges.
4. When placing the dough on the surface of the dumpling, the bottom is abundantly powdered edge located on top of the metal structure.
5. It is necessary to push the cells to designate them, starting from the center. The grooves are made with a slight pressure, you need to avoid ruptures.
6. Prepared mince - about 1 teaspoon, depending on the size of the dumplings, is placed in the cells.
7. The second part of the dough is rolled out, it must exactly match the size of the form. The outer part is copiously sprinkled with flour. The inside should remain sticky. That she dough fit the stuffing.
8. The dough on the form after combining the layers carefully rolled with a rolling pin, until the protruding edges of the cells. After this, the form can be turned over and shaken. Finished products are easily separated from the dumpling and get to the place prepared for them on the table. Then they can be frozen or sent for cooking.

Following these tips, you can easily master all the subtleties of homemade meat dumplings. As the experience grows, the speed of all operations will increase. Properly selected dumpling will certainly become one of the favorite kitchen devices, will significantly expand the possibilities of home cooking.

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